Massabesic High School announces Top 10

Thursday

May 29, 2008 at 3:15 AM

By Ellen W. ToddSanford News Writer

WATERBORO — The following students represent Massabesic High School's top ten students in the class of 2008.

Valedictorian Trevor Sage — Trevor, the son of Lisa and David Sage, of Limerick, is the valedictorian for the class of 2008. Trevor has earned high honors and received the Massabesic Merit Award. He played soccer and hockey during his high school years and was awarded the Maine Class A Hockey Association All-Academic Award. Trevor plans to attend the University of Maine, MIT, or the University of Southern Maine to study physics.

Salutatorian Ethan Lamb — Ethan is the son of Bruce and Mona Lamb, of Shapleigh. Ethan played varsity basketball and soccer and was captain of the soccer team his junior and senior years. He was named to the Academic All-State team for varsity basketball, the SMAA Academic Team for varsity soccer, and was named the most improved player in basketball.

Ethan achieved honors and high honors throughout high school and was the recipient of the Dartmouth Book Award. He plans to attend the University of Vermont, Cornell University, or the University of Maine to study wildlife biology.

Honor Essayist Ashley Moulton — Ashley, the daughter of Curtis and Shirley Moulton of Shapleigh, is a member of the National Honor Society and earned ten awards for the highest average in several of her classes.

She played lacrosse and field hockey all four years of high school, and earned the SMAA Academic Athlete Award and was named most improved player in field hockey. She is also a state champion in lacrosse. Ashley participated in community service activities including tutoring at her local elementary school, volunteering at Goodall Hospital, Pee Wee basketball games, youth lacrosse, Alfred Festival Days, and Cyro Children's Christmas Parties. Ashley plans to attend the University of New England to major in chemistry.

Katherine Pierce — The daughter of Robert and Susan Pierce of Alfred, Katherine is a member of the National Honor Society and the Leo Club. She was on the honor roll all four years of high school and was awarded the Phi Beta Kappa award.

Katherine played soccer and was the captain of the cross-country team, swim team, and track & field team. She was named Most Valuable Player in swimming all four years and holds records in swimming and track. She volunteered her time giving swim lessons at the YMCA for the Massabesic Middle School swim team and the York County Hebrew School. She will attend Lehigh University in Pennsylvania where she plans to study architecture and run Division 1 cross country and indoor/outdoor track teams.

Katie Beyea — Katie, the daughter of Roger and Amy Beyea of Shapleigh, is a member of the National Honor Society, sang in the chorus and with the chamber singers. She also participated in dance, Kung Fu and Tai Chi. Katie was on the swim team, volunteered her time to teach swimming to children at the YMCA. She plans to attend the University of Maine in Farmington to study elementary education.

Christopher Chute — The son of Dan and Kathy Chute of Newfield, Christopher played football throughout high school and received the All SMAA Academic Award. He also received academic awards for earning the highest GPA in several of his classes.

Each year he has participated in the American Math Competition, and in his sophomore year was Massabesic's highest scorer in the competition. Christopher plans to attend Lafayette College in Pennsylvania to study biology.

Ike Brochu — Ike, the son of Margaret Brochu of Alfred and Marc Brochu of Acton, was president of the Massabesic chapter of the National Honor Society. He is the recipient of the Maine Principal's Award, the Horatio Alger Association 2008 Scholar Award, the DAR Award and the Colby College Book Award. He was also chosen to be a state delegate at Dirigo Boys State and was a member of Natural Helpers.

Ike was a member of the high school's wrestling, track, and cross country teams and took part in community service activities, including youth wrestling, Christmas at Save Haven, and was a student aid for a special needs gym class. He plans to attend Emmanuel College to major in neuroscience.

Tyler A. Morin — The son of John and Louise Morin of Alfred, Tyler was inducted into the National Honor Society in December and has achieved honor roll status for eight quarters and high honors for three. He also received the University of Southern Maine Book Award.

During his high school years he was on the wrestling, basketball, math and football teams. A four-year participant and three-year letter winner in football, he was selected to the SMAA All Conference first team as a defensive back, and was named to the All Academic team. He was an honorable mention Maine Sunday Telegram All State player and recently received the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame scholar-athlete award. Earlier this year he was Massabesic's selection for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award and was one of the 10 semifinalists in the state.

Tyler has been active in a variety of community service activities including volunteering with the Massabesic Area Youth Football, Massabesic Area Youth Wrestling and the York County Shelter. He is an active member the South Waterboro Bible Chapel where he assists with the nursery, youth church instruction, and service to elderly members. Tyler will attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the fall to major in chemistry.

Falichia Burns — Falichia is the daughter David and Mikyong Burns of Alfred. Falichia has played field hockey for four years of high school and lacrosse for two years. She has volunteered at Alfred Elementary School and achieved honors and high honors. Falichia plans to attend the University of Hartford.

Timothy Morrison — The son of Paul and Ellen Morrison of Alfred, Timothy has been active in the Massabesic's Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program and earned the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade and is the Operations Officer of the unit. He has been involved with the NJROTC drill team for four years. He was also a member of the color guard and the armed and unarmed regulation teams. He has received 25 awards in connection with his service in NJROTC.

Timothy is a member of The National Honor Society, received the Massabesic Lion's Club Youth Recognition Award, and a Citizen Award from the Secretary of State. He has been nominated twice for the "6 Alive Community Service Award," and during high school has given more than 700 hours of community service. He has been recognized by the American Legion and the Military order of the World War Veterans for his service.

Timothy has also been active at Curtis Lake Christian Church, working in Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and Christmas & Easter performance sets. Last summer he helped build a church in San Pedro Sula in Honduras with other church members. Timothy plans to attend Norwich University to study to be an architect.